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P497 OSC

1997 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,874 mi
Last recorded157,874 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 OSC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 157,874 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

floor & undersills thin & holed

Fail 20 Sep 2011 157,874 miles

Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

floor & undersills thin & holed

Pass 22 Sep 2010 154,827 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

all previos welding undersealed

both sides rear undersills holed & corroded

front both sides brake calpier ples slighty corroded

n/s/f king pin steering pivot point has slight play

outside door step missing

slight movement drivers seat backrest

rear mud flaps loose

Fail 7 Sep 2010 154,663 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

all previos welding undersealed

both sides rear undersills hloed & corroded

outside door steps missing

slight move drivers seat backrest

rear mud flaps loose

Pass 22 Sep 2009 151,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

o/s/f seat slight movement

Fail 16 Sep 2009 151,365 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

o/s/f seat slight movement

Pass 5 Sep 2008 147,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 146,677 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 142,471 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 136,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 132,337 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 131,908 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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P497 OSC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 97,040 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P497 OSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Convoy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P497 OSC registered?

P497 OSC is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P497 OSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 OSC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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